Tag: March Madness
Campaign For Fairer Gambling: Billions wagered illegally on NCAA tournaments
An analysis commissioned by the Campaign for Fairer Gambling claims that $4.3 billion worth of illegal and untaxed wagers were placed on... more
Barstool’s Dave Portnoy won $2.7 million betting on UConn in NCAA men’s final
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy is cashing in $2.76 million on UConn’s big win over Purdue on Monday night in the NCAA men’s... more
Three sportsbooks say South Carolina-Iowa NCAA basketball final was most-bet women’s event ever
Caitlin Clark came up short in her quest to lead Iowa to the national championship in her final college game. Major U.S. sportsbooks... more
FanDuel says Iowa-LSU game was its biggest betting event ever for women’s sports
The superstar women’s college basketball matchups Monday night attracted more than just viewers — the games also set new sports betting... more
No gambling scandal involving incorrect NCAA 3-point line
Basketball fans were shocked Sunday when it was revealed that a court used to play four high-stakes Women’s NCAA Tournament games had an... more
NCAA launches new sports betting campaign
The NCAA has launched Draw the Line, a campaign to educate student-athletes on the dangers of sports betting and the risks involved with... more
As March Madness begins Bally’s Chicago remains on the sidelines, still without a sportsbook
March Madness tipped off this week with a record $2.72 billion expected to be legally wagered on the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball... more
Basketball fans revel in, and bet on, March Madness tournament
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — This is the best time of the year for Mark Bawers: Day after day of uninterrupted college basketball, all of... more
There’s no replicating Las Vegas during March Madness
Management at the South Point last March moved its annual NCAA Tournament viewing party from its usual 20,000 square-foot space to a venue... more
Iowa’s Caitlin Clark behind increased betting interest in women’s college basketball
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Caitlin Clark’s audacious logo 3-pointers and record-breaking accomplishments have driven sports fans who previously... more
